Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles

Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are set to team up for the US Open mixed doubles.

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, made her highly anticipated return to the sport in June, four years after she initially "evolved away" from professional tennis. Since her comeback, she has participated in three doubles matches and made her singles return at Wimbledon, where she lost a close three-set match.

Most recently, Williams and her elder sister Venus competed in the doubles at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first match together since Serena injured her knee at Wimbledon. The pair, who collectively boast an impressive 44 Grand Slam singles and doubles titles, were defeated in their opening match.

Despite the recent doubles loss, Williams and Alcaraz have been granted a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open mixed doubles competition, signaling a significant pairing for the upcoming tournament.